Pens

Pens often come up at critical moments for the survivors of Oceanic 815.

Notable appearances

When Jack was trying to resuscitate Rose after correcting Boone on how it was done, Boone suggested that they use a pen in her throat and do one of those "hole things." Jack agreed and said, "Yeah, good idea. You go get me a pen." This was possibly said in an attempt to get rid of Boone. He returned after the fact with several pens. ("Pilot, Part 1") Boone can be seen hastily asking survivors if they had pens, including Nikki. ("Exposé")

When Claire was signing her baby away to the couple Arlene and Joseph Stewart, both pens she tried to use did not work; after her second attempt she then re-evaluated her decision and decided not to go ahead with the process. ("Raised by Another")

When Jack attempted to clear Charlie's airway he stated that he needed a pen, saying, "I had a pen in my jacket but it's gone." The air stewardess, Cindy, also didn't have a pen claiming it was "regulation." Jack eventually managed to use his fingers but Charlie stated that he was "meant to die." ("LA X, Part 1")